PTA Garage Services

PTA Garage Services, a network of car and motorcycle garages in the south of England

PTA Garage Services is a British garage chain that presents itself as a division of Petrocell Holdings Limited and also operates under the name PTA Motorstore. The company states it has been serving motorists in the south east of England for nearly 40 years, with an approach it describes as honest, straightforward and no-frills, aimed at keeping repair costs under control.

Its activity is built around a network of local centres and an online booking platform through which customers can book the various services. The company emphasises that by booking directly with PTA, the customer deals with the garage carrying out the work and not with intermediaries or third parties, which it says reduces time, cost and potential confusion.

Tyres: online sales and fitting at centre

Tyre sales are one of the cornerstones of the business. The site allows you to buy tyres online and offers a size selector by width, profile, rim diameter and speed rating, as well as an alternative search by registration for those who do not know the size. The website includes sections dedicated to tyre safety, types of tyres, manufacturers, glossary and EU tyre labelling, and advertises tyre prices from £45.

Alongside car tyres, the company sells motorcycle tyres and has a specific safety section for this type of vehicle.

MOT, servicing and garage services

PTA Garage Services allows online booking of the MOT test, including Class 7, and also MOT for motorcycles. The site publishes a pre-test checklist and advertises MOT prices from £49 and service from £190.

In terms of maintenance, the company offers car servicing and EV servicing, both bookable online, and explains why it considers regular maintenance important. Its catalogue of other services includes diagnostics, brakes, air conditioning, exhausts, clutches, suspension, timing belts, welding, wheel alignment, wheel balancing and batteries.

Warranty, parts and new vehicles

The company states that its work is guaranteed for 12,000 miles or 12 months and that the service book is stamped, preserving the vehicle's warranty. It notes that it can work on new vehicles without invalidating the manufacturer's warranty, relying on the block exemption legislation passed in 2003, and states it uses parts of Original Equipment (OE) quality following manufacturer schedules.

Its commercial approach prioritises necessary repairs so that customers can plan and spread the cost over time.

Free services and quick quote

The site offers a quick quote based on the registration and the type of service requested. With any online purchase, the company includes a free journey check, light check and tyre check at no cost.

Network of centres and customer service

The company operates several centres in the south east of England, including Bromley, Edenbridge, Folkestone, Hopcroft/Bicester, Oxted, Shirley, South Godstone and Watton, as well as a head office for general enquiries. Each centre has its own email and contact phone number, and the site includes a search tool to find the nearest garage. The testimonials published on the website come from customers in Edenbridge, Shirley, Bromley and South Godstone.

The company also caters for fleet services and has FAQs, blog and jobs sections.

Head offices and locations

Folkestone branch: Phone: 01303 669 600 · Email: folkestone@ptagarages.co.uk

Oxted branch: Phone: 01883 715951 · Email: oxted@ptagarages.co.uk

Watton branch: Email: watton@ptagarages.co.uk